SSI Open Water Scuba-
Chapter 1 Study guide
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Nose pocket - Answer: ___________ ____________ built into masks are used for equalizing pressure in
the ears and sinuses.
comfort, fit - Answer: The fin that is best suited for you will depend on your physical size, leg strength,
environmental conditions and, most of all, ______ and _______
25 - Answer: Water absorbs body heat ______ times faster than air.
thickness - Answer: The amount of lead weight you will need will vary based on a number of things
including the type, size, and _____________ of the suit you are using.
65-85 degrees F - Answer: Most recreational diving is done in temps between about 50 degrees F- 80
degrees F. Coverage and thickness preferences come into play at the warm and cold extremes of this
range, but it is generally agreed that full wet suits should be worn from _______________.
good, fit - Answer: A ____________ __________ is one of the most important considerations when
choosing a wet suit.
dry, suit - Answer: You may want to consider a __________ ___________ in waters below 65 degrees F.
Self-Contained Under Water Breathing Apparatus - Answer: The acronym SCUBA stands for _______
________ ________ _________ ___________.
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